Henrico’s superintendent is still collecting paychecks

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WTVR) — Two months after Henrico Schools Superintendent Pat Russo was placed on leave from the school board, he is still collecting his paychecks which have so far totaled close to $40,000.

Russo was placed on paid leave in early August following the resignation of former school board member Diana Winston and an investigation was launched into Russo’s relationship with Winston and her husband Joe.

Specifics regarding the incident and sequence of events have yet to be clarified by the school board.

While Russo and the School Board again refused to comment on the matter Tuesday, parents appeared frustrated.

“It is not right he shouldn’t be sitting home doing nothing, getting paid $40,000,” Pam Juliano, a Henrico mom, said.